Donna Karan Celebrates the Frick Collection

Last night, Donna Karan New York's Madison Avenue store hosted a private soiree for supporters of uptown museum the Frick Collection. The night's theme was "Women Who Inspire," and guests enjoyed sipping on Veuve Clicquot and snacking on canapés while shopping discounted Donna Karan pieces to benefit the art institution. We caught up with Lydia Fenet and Sloan Overstrom, both chairs of the Young Fellows Ball, the highly anticipated black-tie, NYC socialite-studded gala celebrating the museum. This year Donna Karan New York is a major sponsor of the high class event.

Both Overstrom and Fenet told ELLE about their excitement for the ball, taking place this April 4th.

"I can't wait until the gala! I get to see all my friends at the collection in one place, dancing and just enjoying the Frick which is so beautiful and such a special place in the city," Overstrom said. "Honestly the Frick is probably my favorite event of the entire year...I'm looking forward to those who have never been into the Frick understanding why it's such a special museum," Fenet added. This year, the ball is inspired by the exhibition "Precision and Splendor: Clocks and Watches in the Frick Collection."

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As for the theme of the night, "Women Who Inspire," Overstrom and Fenet shared their thoughts on what that means, "I find personal passion inspiring. Whether it's art, fashion, charity work, or their family, I find it inspiring when someone's passionate," Overstrom said. Fenet gave a nod to the evening's host, "People who live life to the fullest are most inspiring. Actually, Donna Karan as a person is one of the most inspiring women," she said, "I mean, to build a fashion empire, to have the Urban Zen Foundation...there are so many things she does that we can all look at and admire."